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Ron Olesko BS: 12yr-old married in Romania (38) RE: BS: 12yr-old married in Romania 01 Oct 03


Larry,

Here is the story I read, from AP:

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ap/20030929/ap_on_re_eu/gypsy_wedding_1

I'm sorry if the link is long. Here are some of the paragraphs I read, from AP writer Alison Mutler:

" After the ceremony, the bride stalked out and refused to look at the groom, who walked uncomfortably two steps behind.

"What marriage?" Ana Maria said after the ceremony. Her 12 bridesmaids supported her rebellion, chanting, "Out with Birita!" — referring to groom Mihai Birita.

Even before the ceremony, it was clear the bride was reluctant.

"She has been crying all day, but the marriage will go ahead with or without her," Dana Cherendea, adviser to her father, said after the girl stormed out. "

There is also a slideshow on the above link, showing he bride crying and storming out (supposedly) from the wedding.

We can argue about the legal age of marriage in any country. Personally, I don't think anyone is mature enough until they are about 30!!! :)


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